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Relifpen tablet 500mg belongs to the group of prescription drugs. Relifpen tablet has the main active ingredient Nabumetone 500mg and other excipients in sufficient quantity. This drug is used to treat diseases of the joints such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.
1. What is Relifpen tablet 500mg?
What is Relifpen tablet 500mg? Relifpen tablet 500mg belongs to the group of prescription drugs. Relifpen tablet has the main active ingredient Nabumetone 500mg and other excipients in a sufficient amount. This drug is used to treat diseases of the joints such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.
Relifpen tablet 500mg is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, suitable for direct oral use. Packaging is a box of 5 blisters, each blister contains 10 film-coated tablets or that is, the box contains 50 film-coated tablets.
2. What disease is Relifpen tablet 500mg used to treat?
Relifpen tablet 500mg is used to treat bone and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Usage and dosage of Relifpen tablet 500mg
How to use: The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, suitable for oral use, users should be careful not to chew the tablet.
Subjects of use: Information about subjects using Relifpen tablet 500mg as prescribed by the treating doctor.
Dosage
For adults: The usual starting dose is 2 tablets (1g), taken once daily. Some users need to increase the dose up to 1.5 or 2g/day to get relief from symptoms. Dosage may be individualized. The active ingredient Nabumetone can be taken once or twice daily. For the elderly: Similar to other medicines, Nabumetone levels are usually higher in the blood in older people. The recommended therapeutic dose per day should not exceed 1g, in most cases a dose of 1 tablet (500mg/day) has shown a good response in these subjects. For children: There are no clinical data on the use of Relifpen tablet 500mg in children. For people with liver failure, renal failure: the metabolites of the main active ingredient Nabumetone are eliminated mainly through the urine. Dose reduction should be considered in patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min. Clinical experience suggests that individuals with renal impairment should be monitored periodically during treatment. It should be noted: The above drug dosage is for reference only, the patient needs to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist who has prescribed it to ensure the dose and response of the body to the drug.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Relifpen tablet 500mg
In the process of using Relifpen tablet 500mg, you may experience some unwanted effects, specifically as follows:
Digestive disorders such as diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, pain abdomen, rarely ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding. Effects on the nervous system such as headache, dizziness. Skin effects such as rash, allergic reactions. Other reactions that may occur when using this drug such as nephrotic syndrome, kidney failure, decreased platelet count. You need to actively inform the treating doctor about the unwanted effects encountered when using Relifpen tablet 500mg.
5. Interactions of Relifpen tablets 500mg
Interactions of the drug Relifpen tablet 500mg may occur during use as follows:
Use caution when using the drug with patients who are using anticoagulant drugs such as Warfarin, caused by Relifpen tablet 500mg may increase the risk of bleeding for users of the drug. People who are using Lithium can be poisoned by Lithium, the main active ingredient Nabumetone increases the toxicity of Cyclosporine to the kidneys. Discontinue use of medications containing the active ingredient nabumetone at least 2 days before elective surgery. Use caution when using Relifpen tablet 500mg for people who regularly use alcohol because the main active ingredient Nabumetone increases the risk of stomach ulcers. To avoid drug interactions, the patient should list the drugs, herbs, and supplements for the doctor to know to weigh the benefits and risks. From there, the doctor will have a basis to prescribe the right medicine, ensuring the effectiveness of treatment.
6. Some notes when using Relifpen tablet 500mg
6.1. Contraindications of Relifpen tablet 500mg Contraindications to using Relifpen tablet 500mg with the following groups of people:
People with sensitive or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. People with liver failure, severe kidney failure, active stomach ulcers. Do not use Relifpen tablet 500mg for children under 2 years old. People with a history of asthma, urticaria, allergies caused by the use of aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. 6.2. Precautions when treating with Relifpen tablet 500mg Caution when treating with Relifpen tablet 500mg in the following cases:
People with impaired kidney function, heart failure, liver failure, people who are using drugs diuretics , the elderly , people with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers . For pregnant and lactating women: Caution should be exercised when using this drug. You should only use the drug after consulting the treating doctor to weigh the benefits for the mother and the possible risks for the baby. For drivers and operators: Currently this information is still being updated. Above is all information about Relifpen tablet 500mg, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Relifpen tablet 500mg to treat diseases at home, because there may be unwanted side effects on health.
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